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Champions League: French authorities ban PSV supporters from PSG clash

French authorities have banned PSV Eindhoven supporters from their upcoming Champions League fixture against Paris Saint-Germain due to previous disturbances, Afrosport reports. The last time PSV played in France, their fans and RC Lens supporters threw objects at each other during a 1-1 stalemate in the Champions League group stages in October 2023 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. PSV said in a statement on Monday said that...

UCL: Duran’s heroics helps Aston Villa beat Bayern in 1982 European Cup final rematch

by Ibikunle Salako

3 October 2024

In a rematch of the 1982 European Cup final, Aston Villa emerged victorious once again over Bayern Munich thanks to a second-half strike from Colombian forward Jhon Duran at Villa Park in matchday two in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The 20-year-old, who replaced Oliie Watkins in the 70th minute, scored the only goal of the game nine minutes later to continue his hot streak...

UCL: History-making Mo Salah scores in Liverpool home win over Bologna

by Ibikunle Salako

3 October 2024

Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah etched his name in the annals of football history with his second-half strike in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Serie A club Bologna on Wednesday. The 32-year-old became Africa's all-time leading scorer in the Champions League with his 45th goal in the competition, surpassing the previous record held by former Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba, who managed 44 in the competition. Salah also...

UCL: Jonathan David’s penalty secures historic win for Lille over Real Madrid

by Samod Bello

2 October 2024

Jonathan David scored the decisive goal in first half stoppage time to lead Lille to a stunning 1-0 victory over defending champions Real Madrid in matchday two in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The Canada international converted a penalty inside the Stade Pierre-Mauroy after VAR awarded a spot kick to the French side following a handball from Eduardo Camavinga. Lille beat Real Madrid 🔴#UCL pic.twitter.com/5o6xX6tt9S...

UCL: Lookman makes Atalanta history in win against Shakhtar Donetsk

by Victor Isikhueme

2 October 2024

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman etched his name in the history books at Atalanta with his performance in the 3-0 win against Shakhtar Donetsk in matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. The 26-year-old scored a goal and provided an assist as Atalanta recorded their first Champions League win of the season following a goalless draw against Arsenal in their previous match. Following his...

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